The Country of the Pointed Firs

<P>Considered Sarah Orne Jewett's best work <I>The Country of the Pointed Firs</I> tells the story of a Boston writer who comes to the Maine seacoast town of Dunnett Landing to finish her book. Instead of finding peace to write however she is drawn into a community shaped by long Maine winters rock and cold saltwater. This quiet tale of small-town American life captures the inspiration of honest friendships family and community.</P><P>This Maine Standard edition includes four short stories that Jewett wrote as sequels to <I>Country of the Pointed Firs.</I></P>